Sixers vs. Celtics will reportedly tip off NBA season on TNT

Sixers vs. Celtics will reportedly tip off NBA season on TNT

There’s no denying that a rivalry has quickly formed between the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics. After an NBA playoff series which featured fireworks, trash talking and plenty of drama, it was the Celtics who emerged to move on to the Eastern Conference Finals.

More highlights from the NBA sked, per source: TNT tips off regular season on opening night with Sixers-Celtics in Boston at 8 pm EST, followed by Golden State-OKC (where Warriors get rings – again). First week, Christmas, & MLK day released by the league today at 2 pm EST.

Obviously, there are plenty of storylines surrounding a Sixers vs. Celtics matchup, aside from just the on-court rivalry.

This will be Gordon Hayward’s first game back for Boston after suffering a gruesome leg injury in the 2017-18 opener. Kyrie Irving also missed the end of last season due to injury. The Celtics knocked off the Sixers in five games in the Eastern Conference semifinals, although three of Philly’s losses came by five points or less.

As Amick revealed above, the game is reportedly slated to be played in Boston and will be followed by a Warriors vs. Thunder matchup.

Assuming this is indeed how the schedule plays out, it shows just how far the Sixers have come and what type of interest they draw on a national level behind the likes of Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons.